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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE
  • WHAT IS IT?
  • HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
  • HOW IS IT TREATED?
  • HOW TO PREVENT IT?
  • MORE QUESTIONS?
HOW TO PREVENT CHAGAS DISEASE?

As there is no vaccine against Chagas disease, the best way to avoid getting the disease is to be informed and take all the measures that do exist.

Combatting the kissing bug
Advice for mothers
Giving blood
Organ transplants
Advice for travellers
Photo: Mrs TeePot.

Efforts are being made in many countries to ensure that donor blood does not contain the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Such screening is essential and should be routine in all countries where people affected by Chagas are living because blood donation is another possible route of transmission of this disease.

However, since the implementation of screening and control measures is not at the same level in every country, people who have received blood donations in Latin America or from a Latin American donor are advised to see their doctor for a check-up if they have any doubts.

People who know that they are infected with the parasite should not donate blood except in very exceptional circumstances. If they do donate in such circumstances, the medical personnel should always be informed. Similarly, the practice guidelines of each country (if any exist) should always be followed and in general the standards set by the WHO should also be applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Transmission

COULD I HAVE CHAGAS DISEASE?

WHAT IS IT?

  • In which countries is Chagas disease found?
  • What are the symptoms of Chagas Disease?
  • How is Chagas disease diagnosed?
  • Why is Chagas a neglected disease?

HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?

  • Pregnancy and Chagas Disease
  • I have had Chagas disease before. Can I get it again?

HOW IS IT TREATED?

  • Adverse effects of treatment
  • Treatment of complications

HOW TO PREVENT IT?

  • Combatting the kissing bug
  • Advice for mothers
  • Giving blood
  • Organ transplants
  • Advice for travellers

MORE QUESTIONS?

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  • WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
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INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Protocols for Action
  • Life Cycle of the Parasite
  • Research
Chagas Coalition

Contact:
chagas@chagascoalition.org
Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).
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